The Comprehensive Coding diploma prepares students to analyze health records, abstract the proper information, and properly assign diagnostic, procedural, and supply codes in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with and without technological assistance.  Additionally, the students learn billing and reimbursement procedures, compliance issues, and about the evolving medical record, and legal and ethical issues regarding its use.

Graduates may find employment in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, health insurance organizations, out-patient clinics, mental health facilities, home health organizations, and other places where coded data is used.

Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to successfully challenge the entry-level coding certification examinations offered by the AHIMA, or the AAPC.